Just when it seemed inevitable that PSN would be down for at least a month, Sony released a firmware update that allowed users to login and change passwords. In fact, anyone who accesses the PSN is required to install the new firmware and anyone who installs the firmware is required to change their password. You can always cancel, of course, but you won't get access to the PSN until these tasks are completed.
The download can take a while, depending on connection speed. My first attempt on the PS3 resulted in 2% completed in maybe one minute, until I decided I just wanted to play a Bluray and I could install it later. One viewing of Cars later and the update downloaded in less than ten minutes. I hadn't bought anything from the PlayStation Store yet (thank God), so Sony sent me an email with a link to painlessly change my password by computer instead of on the PlayStation. Both the PS3 and PSP have new firmware updates, but you only have to change your password once if you own both devices.
The PlayStation Store is not yet up and kicking, but it only makes sense that Sony would return the majority of the Network while it continued to work on securing the most sensitive software. For now, we can enjoy the multiplayer versions of Little Big Planet and Mortal Kombat.
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